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Also by Rick Atkinson:

The Guns At Last Light, May 2013
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Where Valor Rests, May 2009
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The Day of Battle, October 2007
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An Army At Dawn, May 2007
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Where Valor Rests
Rick Atkinson

Arlington National Cemetery

National Geographic
May 2009
On Sale: May 19, 2009
192 pages
ISBN: 1426204566
EAN: 9781426204562
Paperback
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Non-Fiction Photography

Arlington National Cemetery spreads across the rolling hills west of the Potomac, a serene and reverent sanctuary for the presidents, soldiers, and heroes—famous and unsung alike—who lie in eternal rest among its green lawns and quiet glades. It is a roster dating back to America’s birth and including many of the foremost names in our history.

Bittersweet, breathtaking, sometimes heart-wrenching, always deeply respectful, this commemorative book guides readers gently over tree-lined slopes to share the ceremonies observed throughout the year, from the traditional wreath-laying on Memorial Day, which enshrines centuries of sacrifice, to the moving graveside services that honor individual men and women who served our country. Captured in stunning color by a select group of gifted photographers, these unforgettable images create a portrait as poignant as it is proud.

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